UPDATE: Unfortunately, this lightstick is completely sold out everywhere.

Believe me, I’ve looked.

EXO Lightstick Official Version 2.0

First, we are going to take a look at the EXO lightstick. There are 2 versions of this light stick. The first one is called EXO 1.0 and was used for their first concerts. Now, we have EXO Official Light Stick ver 2.0. It looks similar to the first one, but come in white AND has the new feature of syncing to the stage lighting at concerts!

Overview

Version 2.0 seems to be of much better quality than the original. The coolest new feature of Version 2.0, though, is how it synchronizes to the stage lighting at concerts. To do this, you just sync up the lightstick to your concert ticket using your smart phone. I have instructions on that below, but first…

You have to see this video of the lightstick in action…

How Cool is this?

This lightstick will register where you are sitting in the stadium and will flash in sync with the stage lights at the concert. This alone makes Version 2.0 way better than Version 1.0, but it seems most EXO fans have both to make the collection complete.

Where to Buy

The Boxes

The boxes look almost identical besides the obvious color difference and the writing on the back. Version 1.0 has the space background on the inside flap whereas 1.0 is plain white.

Construction

The new version definitely seems to have been an improvement over version 1.0. Although they are the same size, the new one feels more solid and heavier and has a much better mechanism for screwing in the base. By base, I mean the part that you take off to put the batteries in.

EXO Official Lightstick Version 2.0 (the new one)

EXO Official Lightstick Version 1.0 (the original)

Functionality – Basics

For version 1.0, it just twists about half a turn into place. But, that makes it easy for it to fall out by accident. Version 2.0, by contrast, actually twists around several times so that it gets screwed into place firmly and stays there. Version 2.0 also comes with a silver colored base that you can switch out if you want some variety or something different from the white.

The light in the head of the light stick of version 2.0 is also brighter and whiter than itspredecessor. They have the same functions as far as blinking. The both blink fast and slow as well as just stay on without blinking.

Functionality – The Really Cool Stuff

So now you can use sync your EXO lightstick to your concert ticket’s seat number. When you do you your lightstick will synchronize with the stage lighting during the concert! It’s really a great idea. Here’s a small sample demonstrating what it does.

Just imagine this multiplied by a THOUSAND screaming fans:

Setup for Ver 2.0

Instructions From Baekhyn

The setup for it is really easy. You can watch this video with EXO’s Baekhyun (백현) himself as he explains how to set it up. There are english subs if you don’t speak Korean.

Complete Walkthrough by 팬사이트큐태면

Here is a nice detailed walk-through of the setup. She literally sets it up in front of you.

If you want to see some of our other kpop merchandise finds, check out our BTS merchandise page. It’s been one of our more popular posts on kpop merch. I know a lot of EXO fans are also into BTS, so you can check out their merchandise here.

Kpop Lightsticks

You can’t go to a kpop concert without a your favorite groups’ kpop lightstick. If you’re new to kpop, a light stick is your way to show your support to your favorite kpop artists. It’s part the concert experience. Each artist or group has their own unique lightsticks that their fans use. These sometime change over time and for different concerts.

Here’s some of the top most requested kpop lightsticks, and where to buy them:

We’re going to be updating this list soon, so if your favorite group isn’t listed here check back soon. Also, leave us a comment to let us know what lightsticks you are looking for.

Some of the most popular artists we get asked about for kpop fan light sticks are: EXO, Big Bang, Mamamoo, Infinite, 2NE1, Block B, SNSD (Girls Generation). We’re going to be talking about the best kpop light stick resources so you can find and buy your own.

Here’s a great video by Anabelle Lee of Lost.ByTheBlueSea showing off here kpop lightstick collection.

Features on New Lightsticks

Some lightsticks now even having interactive functionality! For example, EXO’s official lightstick version 2.0 can sync up with your phone to your concert ticket. It read the barcode on your concert ticket and registers where you will be sitting. Then, when you are at the concert, your lightstick will synchronize to the stage lighting!

You can use them at concerts to show your support, and they make great souvenirs and decoration for your room. For more EXO, check out other EXO official merchandise.

Kpop Lightstick Fandom Color

If you’ve ever wondered what the official fan colors are for the different groups, this is a handy chart. It doesn’t include some of the newer groups, but it is pretty comprehensive.

There is some debate over colors, though. For example, TVXQ (DBSK) fans were petitioning when iKON starting using their color, or at least what they felt was too close in color. Kpop fans are very enthusiastic and protectic of their groups, so the Cassiopeia was pretty adamant about it. They even started a petition. You can read more about the TVXQ and iKON fan colors issues here.

Usually, though, most bands have their own colors and no one causes a fuss.

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I hope that this page gives you what you are looking for. I’m trying my best to stay on top of the latest developments in kpop and make sure that the biggest groups are properly represented here.

I want to make sure that this site stays current with the most popular kpop stars, so if you don’t see your favorite kpop group here, leave me a message and let me know.

One artists I have not been able to find a lightstick for is Red Velvet. It seems that they for some reason don’t have an official one. In fact, their fans have been using rainbow colors dusters as a placeholder until their official lightstick comes out.

I find it kind of strange that they don’t have one yet. They are very popular, and on a global scale too. I’m not sure why SM Entertainment hasn’t given them an official lightstick, yet. But, I’m sure they will :)